WTA will not punish players taking part in Russian tennis exhibition
- The Women's Tennis Association has stated that players competing in an exhibition event in Russia this weekend will not be sanctioned, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.
- The Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament, sponsored by Russian energy giant Gazprom, will be held in St. Petersburg from December 1-3, featuring players from the WTA and ATP tours.
- Despite the event being held during the conflict, the WTA is not affiliated with the tournament and has not expressed support for its holding.
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The umbrella organization for women's tennis, the WTA, announced that while it does not approve of the sample tournament in Russia this weekend, no players participating in the tournament will be penalized.
WTA Distances Itself from Russian Tournament, Players' Participation Unpunished
St. Petersburg, Russia - The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has announced that it does not support the upcoming North Palmyra Trophy exhibition tournament in Russia, which will be held from December 1-3 in St. Petersburg. Despite the WTA's stance, the organization has confirmed that it will not penalize any player who chooses to participate in the tournament. This decision was met with mixed reactions from the tennis community, with some playe…
WTA will not sanction players taking part in Russian tennis exhibition
Event sponsored by Russian energy giant GazpromPlayers compete on WTA tour as independent contractorsThe Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced it will not sanction players taking part in an exhibition event in Russia this weekend .The second edition of the Northern Palmyra Trophies tournament, which is not affiliated to the WTA, will be held from 1 to 3 December in St Petersburg and features players from both the WTA and men’s ATP Tour.…
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